How to Pronounce Asperity

To pronounce "asperity", say ASP-er-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈspɛɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈspɛɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “asperity”

"asperity" has 3 syllables: asp-er-ity. It rhymes with disparity and prosperity, if that helps it stick.

What does asperity mean?

noun

  1. Roughness as of stone or weather.

    “the asperity of Maine's winter”

  2. Harshness, as of temper.

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Words that rhyme with asperity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparityfamiliaritysincerityceleritydexterityseverityausterity

Related words

grimnessseverityhardshiprigourrigorrigorousnesssharpnessasperation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asperity"?▾

"Asperity" has 3 syllables: asp · er · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "asperity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asperity" is /əˈspɛɹɪti/.

What does "asperity" mean?▾

Asperity: Roughness as of stone or weather.

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